“I haven’t listened to music for many years,” reveals Atif Aslam

Pakistani music icon Atif Aslam recently opened up about how his passion for singing evolved during his teenage years. The acclaimed vocalist also revealed that he had refrained from listening to music for a long time.

In his vlog, Welcome to My Borderless World, Atif shared his personal journey, recounting how he first discovered his singing talent in an unusual setting.

“I realised my passion for singing when my parents moved, leaving our house empty. I went to the upper portion of the vacant house and started singing. When I hit a high note, I got scared, wondering what had just happened. I quickly closed the doors and came downstairs,” Atif recalled, describing the profound moment that marked the beginning of his journey.

After discovering his talent, the 'Tune Jaane Na' chose to keep it to himself, practicing in solitude whenever he found an empty room.

“I was scared but kept going back to it,” he said. “At that time, I didn’t understand the technical and mechanical aspects of singing. Gradually, I met people who guided me, teaching me about composing songs, writing lyrics, and making videos.”

Atif shared that he began singing seriously at the age of 14, a pursuit that transformed his life entirely. “I couldn’t live without music. Life felt empty without it,” he expressed.

The celebrated singer also revealed, “Interestingly, I haven’t listened to music for many years. But now, I’ve started listening to it again and I’m finding joy in it,”